spotty

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
  2. adjective lacking consistency

Etymology

From Middle English spotty, equivalent to spot + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

patched, spotted

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